For the past thirty years, Councillor Rumi Chowdhury has dedicated her career to the voluntary sector, tirelessly supporting individuals from all walks of life.

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Her efforts have been focused on lifting people out of poverty through income maximisation, delivering employability programmes, and navigating various other challenges. Rumi’s extensive experience and commitment to helping others have been the hallmarks of her public service.

Rumi describes her selection as the parliamentary representative for Witham as the greatest pleasure and honour of her life. She brings first-hand experience of working with individuals facing hardships, and her ability to make a tangible difference in their lives fuels her passion for public service. As an MP, she promises to be a vigorous advocate for the hardworking residents of Witham, committing to address their issues and concerns with tireless energy.

As a family-oriented person, Rumi understands the struggles of balancing household needs. As a mother and grandmother, she relates deeply to those making difficult choices between essentials like food and utilities. Her empathy drives her commitment to improving the lives of her constituents.

One of the pressing issues Rumi highlights is the NHS crisis, marked by long waiting lists and frequent appointment cancellations or delays. She attributes these problems to the Conservative Party’s 14-year tenure, their management as inadequate. Rumi believes Witham deserves better public services, including well-connected rural towns and villages, robust infrastructure, well-paid jobs, and adequate, affordable housing. These improvements, she argues, are essential for lifting families out of poverty.

Rumi champions the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, as the solution to these issues. She advocates for Labour’s positive, people-centric agenda, asserting that now is the time for change. Rumi urges the electorate to reject another five years of Conservative governance, which she views as a continuation of failed policies. Instead, she calls for the election of a Labour government that genuinely cares for everyone and is committed to serving Witham and the wider Great Britain.

Rumi Chowdhury’s campaign is rooted in her deep connection to her community and her unwavering dedication to improving the lives of her constituents. Her vision for Witham is one of opportunity, equity, support, and prosperity for all.